Electrical System Problems of Cadillac Deville - part 1

Cadillac Deville owners have reported 182 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac Deville based on all problems reported for the Deville.

1 Electrical System problem of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 02/06/2022

All light come on in engine.

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2 Electrical System problem of the 1997 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 11/25/2021

[  ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the VIN # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. They informed me that they had to order the parts from michigan an it would be 2 weeks for the parts to get here and then we could set up an appointment to bring the car in. Over 2 weeks later they called and we set up the appointment I had started the car the morning of the appointment for it to go to the dealership. I  needed to grab something from in the house so I turned it off to go back in my house. I was answering a text on my phone and as I looked up to get out of the car there were flames coming out from between the fender and the hood. I rushed to the front of the car to put the flames out. . I just got the car a d couldn't afford to let turn to the ground. I took off my hoodie and used it to ut out the flames while doing so the hood came down and hit me in the back of my head,I burned my left hand pretty badly and burnt off my arm hair. I have had a ringing in my ears since I was hit in the head. I called the dealer and told them what happened and I would have to get it towed in. They said okay it took three days to get a tow truck because we had a snow storm. The tow companies were booked. I got the car to the dealer and exspected them to start the job.   the parts were ordered and there. It had been over 3 weeks now that had gone by since I first talked to the dealership and they ordered the parts I was waiting for. Now the car has been there for over a 2 weeks and  not  even been touched .   I was finally told by the service department  to call customer service about the recall. I called the # I was give spoke to someone and explained everything. After I was told they didn't know why I called. The dealership should just handle the repair. I called service and re.

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3 Electrical System problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 11/20/2021

I tried to explain to the dealership that unaware of the recall my cars breaks had failed and crashed my vehicle. They said the only thing that was affected was the key. I had told her that the result of my crash was from my breaks not working due to the recall. She told me no that that wasnt affected. I just want my car to be safe on the road as I have kids, and family that ride with me regularly.

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4 Electrical System problem of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 03/04/2019

The dashboard is literally falling down in to your legs and feet. I had a large piece fall on my legs and feet while driving. I have never had any work done on the car where they have to remove the dashboard. There are pieces of black plastic that fall out of the dashboard area all the time. I have had to tape the light switches into place with duct tape. And the radio and a/c control area I have proped up with a shelf bracket to try and hold it in place. The vehicle was in motion on a county road when the large piece fell down.

5 Electrical System problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 01/28/2019

I have the light on dashboard of airbags the light never turns on plus bluetooth doesnt work and some time it doesnt want to turn on this happen like 3 times 1 in the gas station 2 at walmart parking and 3 at home this happen different days and months from oct ,2018, Nov ,2018 , and Jan of this year 2019.

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6 Electrical System problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/10/2018

Well I notice that some time the key works and some time it dont. The seat belt get stuck some time and I just foynd out the car had recalls.

7 Electrical System problem of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 09/02/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving. In addition, the "check service air leveling system" and "battery charging" warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that it was difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

8 Electrical System problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 01/02/2016

Ignition recall: on 12 March 2015 I took my 2003 Cadillac Deville into valley Cadillac rochester, NY as part of the gm ignition recall. Prior to that my vehicle would just shut down for no reason. After having my vehicle serviced, I hit a pot hole on the city street and my vehicle stopped running. Last week I was turning a corner after coming off the freeway off ramp turning on to a city street and my vehicle stopped again and everything locked up. The recall fix did not repair my vehicle. I am calling valley Cadillac first thing Monday to get it serviced again.

9 Electrical System problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/07/2015

My car turns off while driving. No power for brakes, steering or lights. I had recall for key rotation completed last week but my car turned off last night while doing 70 on interstate. The mossy of picayune dealership states that the recall may not be the cause but from what I read before taking car in. . . The problem with key rotation causes car to turn off without warning. I consider this a life threatening problem and need to know how to proceed to prevent bodily harm to myself and possibly others. The car had been turning off prior to the recall.

10 Electrical System problem of the 1997 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/03/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving over a speed bump, the traction warning light illuminated. In addition, the air condition failed to operate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 97v064000(service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Jo.

11 Electrical System problem of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 10/05/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the dealer would install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over a key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Ah.

12 Electrical System problem of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 07/17/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at 72 mph, the vehicle stalled with the service air bag warning light illuminating on the vehicles instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be maneuvered to the shoulder of the highway where the vehicle was successfully restarted after the initial attempt. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on a previous occasion. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the engine continued to stall after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. Wh.

13 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 06/06/2015

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Deville. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under an unknown recall; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000. The VIN and NHTSA campaign number were not available.

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14 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 04/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the front driver's side power seat moved forward independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the two power seat fuses. The same day after the repair was performed a burning odor and smoke emitted inside of the vehicle due to an electrical short circuit within the power seat. The dealer then removed the breaker. There were no flames present. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Djr.

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15 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 03/31/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

16 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 03/19/2015

During winter driving, turned on the heated steering wheel, felt the fingers of my left hand begin to burn and noticed smoke coming from the heated steering wheel cover. I immediately switched off the heated steering wheel, the smoking stopped. I have not used that feature since, have not had it repaired. Checked for recalls on this problem, did not find any.

17 Electrical System problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Deville. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

18 Electrical System problem of the 1991 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 02/12/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1991 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the vehicles door locking mechanism was faulty, which allows the doors to open independently while driving. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000. Ddr.

19 Electrical System problem of the 2000 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 02/10/2015

The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

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20 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

2005 Cadillac Deville. Consumer was unaware of vehicle being recalled until 9 years later. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.

21 Electrical System problem of the 2000 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 01/08/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that when she attempted to turn on the vehicle it caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact did not sustained any injuries. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Lb.

22 Electrical System problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

2003 Cadillac Deville. Consumer sold the vehicle and would like recall notices forwarded to new owner.

23 Electrical System problem of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/19/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the car was idle because of the weather conditions for approximately 10 minutes then when the contact went outside the car was on fire in the engine area. The police and fire department were notified. The fire department diagnosed the cause of the fire related to an electrical failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000. Bp.

24 Electrical System problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/18/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 3 mph, the steering wheel seized as the brakes failed to respond without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,045. Djr.

25 Electrical System problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/17/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

26 Electrical System problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/16/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

27 Electrical System problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/07/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the steering wheel and ignition became inoperable. The failure has recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.

28 Electrical System problem of the 2001 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/04/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

29 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

2004 Cadillac Deville. Consumer states vehicle was involved in car accident and he no longer owns the vehicle. The vehicle was in the possession of the police, last.

30 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

2004 Cadillac Deville key got stuck in the ignition. The consumer stated even before he received the recall notice, he experienced a problem with the key getting stuck in the ignition. When the he twisted the key, to remove it from the ignition, the key broke. The consumer made an appointment, to have the recall issue taken care of. However, when he arrived at the dealer, he was informed the parts were not available.

31 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

Consumer received a recall notice regarding the key ring. According to the recall notice, the parts were not available.

32 Electrical System problem of the 2003 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

2003 Cadillac Deville. Customer address has changed.

33 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 11/30/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact received an updated notice stating that the parts to remedy the vehicle were unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they verified that the parts were not available. The contact stated that when he went to start the vehicle, the engine would not turn over. All electricity to the vehicle failed and no lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

34 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 11/17/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Pam.

35 Electrical System problem of the 2002 Cadillac Deville

Failure Date: 11/13/2014

Tl-the contact owns 2002 Cadillac Deville. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) after the vehicle was repaired by the local dealer the rpm count must be over the 500's in order for the vehicle not to stall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Bp.


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